Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S12BQ
Contact
Paul Armstrong
paul.armstrong@southyorkshire.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Read&Write Renewal for SYP
Reference number
0136-2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Read&Write accessibility software renewal for SYP
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £77,624.99
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the renewal of Read&Write software from TextHelp. Since 2019 SYP have utilised the accessibility software Read&Write. There is currently a forcewide licence for this software used as a reasonable adjustment mainly for dyslexia. The software provides screen masking, talk to text option and read aloud. Evaluation of effectiveness for this software is undertaken by the Equality Hub. This project will work with reseller Insight to put in place a longer term contract of 2 years with 2 x 12 month extension options.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2 x 12 month extension options
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
CALL-OFF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) - REF.2821-2022
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Insight Direct (UK) Limited
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
02579852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £77,624.99
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
South Yorkshire Police
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom